IBPS Clerk 2025 Prelims Full Test 6

1. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Eight people, namely, Rashi, Simran, Tanya, Urvashi, Tara, Vanya, Wamika, and Xenia, work in three different trolley companies: Aristocrat, Safari, and VIP. Each company has at least two people working in it, and no more than four people can work in the same company.
Rashi and Simran work in the same trolley company. Urvashi and Tara work in the same company, but neither with Tanya nor with Xenia. Vanya, Wamika, and Xenia work in the same company, but not in VIP. Rashi does not work in Aristocrat. Tanya works in Safari, but not with Xenia.

Question:

Which one is odd?

A. Vanya – Aristocrat

B. Wamika – Aristocrat

C. Rashi – VIP

D. Tara – VIP

E. Simran – Safari

Solution

Given: Eight people, namely, Rashi, Simran, Tanya, Urvashi, Tara, Vanya, Wamika, and Xenia, work in three different trolley companies: Aristocrat, Safari, and VIP. Each company has at least two people working in it, and no more than four people can work in the same company.

1. Rashi and Simran work in the same trolley company.

2. Rashi does not work in Aristocrat.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat
Safari	Rashi, Simran
VIP		Rashi, Simran

3. Tanya works in Safari, but not with Xenia.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya	Tanya
VIP		Rashi, Simran

4. Vanya, Wamika, and Xenia work in the same company but not in VIP.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya	Tanya
VIP		Rashi, Simran

5. Urvashi and Tara work in the same company, but neither with Tanya nor with Xenia.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. (Because each company has at least two people working in it, and no more than four people can work in the same company.)

This is our final arrangement,

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1
Aristocrat	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya
VIP	Urvashi, Tara

Except for Rashi-VIP, all other pairs are correct.

Hence, the correct answer is Rashi – VIP.

2. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Question:

If Simran swaps with Wamika, then who among the following is most likely to work in Aristocrat?

A. Tanya

B. Tara

C. Urvashi

D. Simran

E. None of these

Solution

1. Rashi and Simran work in the same trolley company.

2. Rashi does not work in Aristocrat.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat
Safari	Rashi, Simran
VIP		Rashi, Simran

3. Tanya works in Safari, but not with Xenia.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya	Tanya
VIP		Rashi, Simran

4. Vanya, Wamika, and Xenia work in the same company but not in VIP.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya	Tanya
VIP		Rashi, Simran

5. Urvashi and Tara work in the same company, but neither with Tanya nor with Xenia.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. (Because each company has at least two people working in it, and no more than four people can work in the same company.)

This is our final arrangement,

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1
Aristocrat	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya
VIP	Urvashi, Tara

Hence, the correct answer is Simran.

3. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Question:

Along with Wamika,how many other people work in the same company as her?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

E. Cannot be determined

Solution

1. Rashi and Simran work in the same trolley company.

2. Rashi does not work in Aristocrat.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat
Safari	Rashi, Simran
VIP		Rashi, Simran

3. Tanya works in Safari, but not with Xenia.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya	Tanya
VIP		Rashi, Simran

4. Vanya, Wamika, and Xenia work in the same company but not in VIP.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya	Tanya
VIP		Rashi, Simran

5. Urvashi and Tara work in the same company, but neither with Tanya nor with Xenia.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. (Because each company has at least two people working in it, and no more than four people can work in the same company.)

This is our final arrangement,

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1
Aristocrat	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya
VIP	Urvashi, Tara

Hence, the correct answer is 2.

4. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Question:

Which among the following pairs is in VIP?

A. Rashi and Simran

B. Urvashi and Tara

C. Tanya and Xenia

D. Rashi and Tanya

E. Vanya and Simran

Solution

1. Rashi and Simran work in the same trolley company.

2. Rashi does not work in Aristocrat.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat
Safari	Rashi, Simran
VIP		Rashi, Simran

3. Tanya works in Safari, but not with Xenia.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya	Tanya
VIP		Rashi, Simran

4. Vanya, Wamika, and Xenia work in the same company but not in VIP.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya	Tanya
VIP		Rashi, Simran

5. Urvashi and Tara work in the same company, but neither with Tanya nor with Xenia.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. (Because each company has at least two people working in it, and no more than four people can work in the same company.)

This is our final arrangement,

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1
Aristocrat	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya
VIP	Urvashi, Tara

Hence, the correct answer is Urvashi and Tara.

5. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Question:

Which of the following statements is definitely TRUE?

A. Tanya works with Vanya

B. Tanya works in Safari

C. Tara and Tanya work in the same company

D. Simran and Rashi work together in Aristocrat

E. Urvashi and Simran work together

Solution

Given: Eight people, namely, Rashi, Simran, Tanya, Urvashi, Tara, Vanya, Wamika, and Xenia, work in three different trolley companies: Aristocrat, Safari, and VIP. Each company has at least two people working in it, and no more than four people can work in the same company.

1. Rashi and Simran work in the same trolley company.

2. Rashi does not work in Aristocrat.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat
Safari	Rashi, Simran
VIP		Rashi, Simran

3. Tanya works in Safari, but not with Xenia.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya	Tanya
VIP		Rashi, Simran

4. Vanya, Wamika, and Xenia work in the same company but not in VIP.

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1	Case 2
Aristocrat	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya	Tanya
VIP		Rashi, Simran

5. Urvashi and Tara work in the same company, but neither with Tanya nor with Xenia.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. (Because each company has at least two people working in it, and no more than four people can work in the same company.)

This is our final arrangement,

Trolley Brands	Persons
Trolley Brands	Case 1
Aristocrat	Vanya, Wamika, Xenia
Safari	Rashi, Simran, Tanya
VIP	Urvashi, Tara

Hence, the correct answer is Tanya works in Safari.

6. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

A family consists of six members, namely, T, U, V, W, Y, and Z. The family has three generations and includes two married couples. T is the father of W and has only two children. W is the brother of Y. Y is the daughter of V. Z is the granddaughter of V. U is the father of Z.

Question:

Which one is odd?

A. U

B. V

C. W

D. T

E. The father of Z

Solution

T is the father of W and has only two children. W is the brother of Y.

Y is the daughter of V. Z is the granddaughter of V. U is the father of Z.

The possible final family tree is,

Except for V, all others are males.

Hence, the correct answer is V.

7. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Question:

Who among the following is married to U?

A. T

B. V

C. The brother of Y

D. The mother of Z

E. The daughter of Y

Solution

T is the father of W and has only two children. W is the brother of Y.

Y is the daughter of V. Z is the granddaughter of V. U is the father of Z.

The possible final family tree is,

Hence, the correct answer is The mother of Z, i.e., Y.

8. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Question:

How is T related to Z?

A. Maternal Grandfather

B. Paternal Grandfather

C. Father

D. Mother

E. Can’t be determined

Solution

T is the father of W and has only two children. W is the brother of Y.

Y is the daughter of V. Z is the granddaughter of V. U is the father of Z.

The possible final family tree is,

Hence, the correct answer is Maternal Grandfather.

9. Direction: In the question below are given three statements followed by two conclusions numbered I, and II .You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements

Only Light are Electric

No Light are Machine

Some Machine are Automatic

Conclusions

I. No Electric being Machine is a possibility

II. All Automatic being Light is a possibility

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Both I and II follows

D. Either I or II follows

E. Neither I nor II follows

Solution

Venn diagram for the given statements are follows.

Conclusions

I. No Electric being Machine is a possibility – False (Given Only Light are Electric means Light can not be other when it is definite so it can not be possible)

II. All Automatic being Light is a possibility – False (Given Some Machine are Automatic and No Light are Machine so the part of Automatic which are Machine cannot be Light thus All Automatic being Light is a possibility not follows)

Hence, Neither I nor II follows.

10. Direction: The question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions: I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statement:

All cows are goats

No goats is camel

Some camels are horses

Conclusion:

I. At least some horses are goats

II. All cows being camels is a possibility

A. Neither I nor II follows

B. Only I follows

C. Either I or II follows

D. Only II follows

E. Both I and II follows

Solution

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows:

Conclusion:

I. At least some horses are goats → False (As there is no relation between horses and goats so we cannot say whether some horses are goats or not)

II. All cows being camels is a possibility → False (As per the statement no goats is camels and all cows are goats, If we will take goats inside camels then the conditions of the statement will be violated)

Hence, Neither I nor II follows.

11. Direction: The question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions: I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statement:

All flowers are leaves

Some leaves are steams

Only a few steams are stones

Conclusion:

I. All stones are leaves is a possibility

II. Some stones are not leaves

A. Both I and II follows

B. Either I or II follows

C. Only I follows

D. Neither I nor II follows

E. Only II follows

Solution

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows:

Conclusion:

I. All stones are leaves is a possibility → True (As there is no definite relation between leaves and stones, If we will take stones inside leaves then no statement will be violated)

II. Some stones are not leaves → False (As there is no definite relation between leaves and stones but no negative statement is there so no negative conclusion will follow)

Hence, Only I follows.

Additional information:

If there is no negative statement then no negative conclusion will follow.

12. Direction: Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q

Question:

Which of the following is exactly in the middle of ninth from the left end and the seventeenth from the right end in the above arrangement?

A. #

B. K

C. δ

D. $

E. None of these

Solution

Given series is:

Left Side A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q Right Side

9^th from the left → *

17^th from right → E

Elements between * and E are P G δ P 1 and δ is exactly in middle of them.

Hence, δ is exactly in the middle of ninth from the left end and the seventeenth from the right end.

13. Direction: Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q

Question:

Which of the following is the sixth to the left of the twelfth from the left end of the above arrangement?

A. Δ

B. K

C. V

D. P

E. None of these

Solution

Given series is:

Left Side A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q Right Side

As Left – Left = Left

⇒ 12^th from left – 6^th to left = 6^th from left

Clearly, 6^th from left is ‘V’.

14. Direction: Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q

Question:

How many such consonants are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and immediately followed by a vowel?

A. None

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

E. None of these

Solution

Given series is:

Left Side A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q Right Side

Arrangement required: Symbol → Consonant → Vowel

Left Side A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q Right SideClearly none of the symbol follows the given condition.

15. Direction: Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q

Question:

How many such symbols are there between D and 4 each of which is both immediately preceded and immediately followed by a number?

A. None

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

E. More than three

Solution

Given series is:

Left Side A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q Right Side

Arrangement required: D → → Number → Symbol→ Number → → 4

Left Side A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q Right Side

Hence, only one such pair i.e. 9 % 1 is there between D and 4 which follow the given condition.

16. Direction: Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below:A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q

Question:

How many such symbols are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded by a number and immediately followed by a consonant?

A. None

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

E. More than three

Solution

Given series is:

Left Side A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q Right Side

Arrangement required: Number → Symbol → Consonant

Left Side A K 5 F Δ V D 2 * P G δ P 1 E C σ S 8 7 & O 3 W I 9 % 1 Z 4 Q Right Side

Clearly the pair is 2*P.

Hence, only one symbol is preceded by a number and immediately followed by a consonant.

17. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the question that follows:

Eight people A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H were sitting around a circular table facing inward with equal distance between them but not necessarily in the same order. B was sitting second to the left of A, who was opposite to C. D was sitting second to the left of C. D was at the immediate left to H who was sitting second to the right of F. E was sitting second to the left of G, who was sitting second to the left of F.

Question:

How many persons were sitting between B and F when counted from the left side of B?

A. Three

B. Four

C. Five

D. Two

E. One

Solution

Eight people ; A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H

(i)B was sitting second to the left of A, who was opposite to C.

(ii) D was sitting second to the left of C.

(iii) D was at the immediate left to H who was sitting second to the right of F.

(iv) E was sitting second to the left of G, who was sitting second to the left of F.

Hence, the final output is :

Hence, four people were sitting between B and F.

18. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the question that follows:

Question:

Who were the immediate neighbours of H?

A. C, D

B. A, B

C. F, A

D. B, E

E. A, C

Solution

Eight people ; A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H

(i) B was sitting second to the left of A, who was opposite to C.

(ii) D was sitting second to the left of C.

(iii) D was at the immediate left to H who was sitting second to the right of F.

(iv) E was sitting second to the left of G, who was sitting second to the left of F.

Hence, the final output is :

Thus, C and D were the immediate neighbours of H.

19. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the question that follows:

Question:

Who was sitting second to the left of G?

A. H

B. C

C. F

D. E

E. A

Solution

Eight people ; A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H

(i) B was sitting second to the left of A, who was opposite to C.

(ii) D was sitting second to the left of C.

(iii) D was at the immediate left to H who was sitting second to the right of F.

(iv) E was sitting second to the left of G, who was sitting second to the left of F.

Hence, the final output is :

Hence, E was second to the left of G.

20. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the question that follows:

Question:

Who was sitting third to the right of H?

A. G

B. B

C. A

D. F

E. None of these

Solution

Eight people ; A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H

(i)B was sitting second to the left of A, who was opposite to C.

ii) D was sitting second to the left of C.

(iii) D was at the immediate left to H who was sitting second to the right of F.

(iv) E was sitting second to the left of G, who was sitting second to the left of F.

Hence, the final output is :

Thus, B was sitting third to the right of H.

21. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the question that follows:

Question:

Who was sitting opposite to D?

A. H

B. A

C. C

D. F

E. B

Solution

Eight people ; A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H

(i)B was sitting second to the left of A, who was opposite to C.

(ii) D was sitting second to the left of C.

(iii) D was at the immediate left to H who was sitting second to the right of F.

(iv) E was sitting second to the left of G, who was sitting second to the left of F.

Hence, the final output is :

Thus, B was opposite to D.

22. Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions.

In a certain code language,

‘ka la sa’ means ‘Javed likes school’

‘sa mi ca’ means ‘school is closed’

‘ka mi ta te su’ means ‘Javed is at the shop’‘te su mi ca’ means ‘the shop is closed’

Question:

How will ‘Javed closed the shop’ be written in that code language?

A. ka ca te su

B. ka ca ta su

C. ka ca ta te

D. ka ca te sa

E. ka ca su sa

Solution

Therefore, in the given code language,

‘ka’ means ‘Javed’

‘sa’ means ‘school’

‘la’ means ‘likes’

‘ca’ means ‘closed’

‘mi’ means ‘is’

‘ta’ means ‘at’

Either ‘te’ or ‘su’ is the code for ‘shop’ in that language.

Hence, ‘Javed closed the shop’ will be written as ‘ka ce te su’ in that code language.

23. Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions.

In a certain code language,

‘ka la sa’ means ‘Javed likes school’

‘sa mi ca’ means ‘school is closed’

‘ka mi ta te su’ means ‘Javed is at the shop’‘te su mi ca’ means ‘the shop is closed’

Question:

What is the code for ‘likes’ in that language?

A. te

B. ta

C. la

D. su

E. ca

Solution

Therefore, in the given code language,

‘ka’ means ‘Javed’

‘sa’ means ‘school’

‘la’ means ‘likes’

‘ca’ means ‘closed’

‘mi’ means ‘is’

‘ta’ means ‘at’

Either ‘te’ or ‘su’ is the code for ‘shop’ in that language.

Hence, the code for ‘likes’ is ‘la’ in that code language.

24. Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions.

In a certain code language,

‘ka la sa’ means ‘Javed likes school’

‘sa mi ca’ means ‘school is closed’

‘ka mi ta te su’ means ‘Javed is at the shop’‘te su mi ca’ means ‘the shop is closed’

Question:

What is the code for the word ‘shop’ in that language?

A. ta

B. te

C. su

D. la

E. Either 2 or 3

Solution

Therefore, in the given code language,

‘ka’ means ‘Javed’

‘sa’ means ‘school’

‘la’ means ‘likes’

‘ca’ means ‘closed’

‘mi’ means ‘is’

‘ta’ means ‘at’

Either ‘te’ or ‘su’ is the code for ‘shop’ in that language.

Hence, ‘either 2 or 3’ is the correct answer.

25. Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions.

In a certain code language,

‘ka la sa’ means ‘Javed likes school’

‘sa mi ca’ means ‘school is closed’

‘ka mi ta te su’ means ‘Javed is at the shop’‘te su mi ca’ means ‘the shop is closed’

Question:

What is the code for ‘Javed is at the school’ in that code language?

A. ka mi ta te sa

B. ka mi ta su sa

C. ka mi ca su te

D. Either 1 or 2

E. Either 1 or 3

Solution

Therefore, in the given code language,

‘ka’ means ‘Javed’

‘sa’ means ‘school’

‘la’ means ‘likes’

‘ca’ means ‘closed’

‘mi’ means ‘is’

‘ta’ means ‘at’

Either ‘ka mi ta te sa’ or ‘ka mi ta su sa’ means ‘Javed is at the school’.

Hence, ‘Either 1 or 2’ is the correct answer.

26. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Two people, Riya and Sonal, start from the same point. Riya walks 6 km north, then turns left and walks 4 km, then turns right and walks 3 km. Sonal walks 5 km south, then turns right and walks 6 km, then turns left and walks 2 km.

Question:

If Sonal walks 2 km further in the left direction of her last move, how far will she be from Riya’s final position?

A. 10 km

B. 16 km

C. 8 km

D. 9 km

E. Cannot be determined

Solution

Given: Two people, Riya and Sonal, start from the same point. Riya walks 6 km north, then turns left and walks 4 km, then turns right and walks 3 km.

Sonal walks 5 km south, then turns right and walks 6 km, then turns left and walks 2 km.

The possible final diagram is,

If Sonal walks 2 km further in the same direction of her last move, i.e., left, then she will be (3 + 6 + 5 + 2 =16 km) away from Riya’s final position.

Hence, the correct answer is 16 km.

27. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Question:

In which direction is Riya’s final position from the starting point?

A. North-East

B. South-East

C. North-West

D. North

E. East

Solution

Given: Two people, Riya and Sonal, start from the same point. Riya walks 6 km north, then turns left and walks 4 km, then turns right and walks 3 km.

Sonal walks 5 km south, then turns right and walks 6 km, then turns left and walks 2 km.

The possible final diagram is,

Hence, the correct answer is North-West.

28. Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Question:

How far is Riya’s first point from Sonal’s final point?

A. 14 km

B. 11 km

C. 10 km

D. 13 km

E. 9 km

Solution

Given: Two people, Riya and Sonal, start from the same point. Riya walks 6 km north, then turns left and walks 4 km, then turns right and walks 3 km.

Sonal walks 5 km south, then turns right and walks 6 km, then turns left and walks 2 km.

The possible final diagram is,

Hence, the correct answer is 2 + 5 + 6 = 13 km.

29. If the consonants in the word “PRUDENT” are replaced by their next letter in the alphabet and vowels are replaced by their previous letter, which of the following will be the second letter from the left in the new arrangement?

A. Q

B. S

C. V

D. R

E. None of these

Solution

Given word: PRUDENT

According to the condition: Consonants – Next letter, and Vowels – Previous letter

Letters	P	R	U	D	E	N	T
Vowels (V)/Consonants (C)	C	C	V	C	V	C	C
Consonant +1/Vowel -1	+1	+1	-1	+1	-1	+1	+1
Resultant	Q	S	T	E	D	O	U

Hence, the correct answer is S.

30. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.

Seven boxes – P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other but not necessarily in the same order. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. Box U is placed one of the places above box T, but not exactly above. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R. Box R is placed exactly above box Q. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V. At least five boxes are placed below box S. Box T is placed near Box V.

Question:

If we rearrange all the boxes in alphabetical order from bottom to top, then the position of how many boxes remains unchanged?

A. One

B. Three

C. Four

D. Five

E. None

Solution

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other.

1. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. (Here the word ‘at most’ means Maximum.)

2. Box R is placed exactly above box Q.

Following are the possibilities we get,

	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
Top


			Box R
		Box R	Box Q
	Box R	Box Q
Bottom	Box Q

3. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R.

4. At least five boxes are placed below box S.

Here, this statement is violated in case 1, so it is eliminated.

	Case 2	Case 3
Top		Box S
	Box S

		Box R
	Box R	Box Q
	Box Q
Bottom

5. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V.

6. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 2, so it is eliminated and the following are the possibilities we get in case 3,

	Case 3a	Case 3b
Top	Box S	Box S
	Box P	Box V

	Box R	Box R
	Box Q	Box Q
	Box V	Box P
Bottom

7. Box U is placed in one of the places above box T, but not exactly above.

8. Box T is placed near Box V.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 3b, so it is eliminated. So, the final arrangement is,

	Boxes
Top	Box S
	Box P
	Box U
	Box R
	Box Q
	Box V
Bottom	Box T

If we rearrange all the boxes in alphabetical order from bottom to top, then

	Boxes	Alphabetical order
Top	Box S	Box V
	Box P	Box U
	Box U	Box T
	Box R	Box S
	Box Q	Box R
	Box V	Box Q
Bottom	Box T	Box P

Clearly, the position of None (None of the boxes) remains unchanged.

Additional Information

The word ‘at least’ means the minimum number, while ‘at most’ means the maximum number.

31. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.

Question:

If box S is related to box P and box R is related to box Q in the same way box V is related to which box?

A. T

B. Q

C. R

D. U

E. P

Solution

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other.

1. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. (Here the word ‘at most’ means Maximum.)

2. Box R is placed exactly above box Q.

Following are the possibilities we get,

	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
Top


			Box R
		Box R	Box Q
	Box R	Box Q
Bottom	Box Q

3. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R.

4. At least five boxes are placed below box S.

Here, this statement is violated in case 1, so it is eliminated.

	Case 2	Case 3
Top		Box S
	Box S

		Box R
	Box R	Box Q
	Box Q
Bottom

5. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V.

6. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 2, so it is eliminated and the following are the possibilities we get in case 3,

	Case 3a	Case 3b
Top	Box S	Box S
	Box P	Box V

	Box R	Box R
	Box Q	Box Q
	Box V	Box P
Bottom

7. Box U is placed in one of the places above box T, but not exactly above.

8. Box T is placed near Box V.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 3b, so it is eliminated. So, the final arrangement is,

	Boxes
Top	Box S
	Box P
	Box U
	Box R
	Box Q
	Box V
Bottom	Box T

Here, box S is placed exactly above box P, and box R is placed exactly above box Q, in the same way, box V is placed exactly above box T.

Clearly, box V is related to box T.

Additional Information

The word ‘at least’ means the minimum number, while ‘at most’ means the maximum number.

32. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.

Question:

How many boxes are placed between box T and box S?

A. One

B. Three

C. Four

D. Five

E. None

Solution

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other.

1. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. (Here the word ‘at most’ means Maximum.)

2. Box R is placed exactly above box Q.

Following are the possibilities we get,

	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
Top


			Box R
		Box R	Box Q
	Box R	Box Q
Bottom	Box Q

3. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R.

4. At least five boxes are placed below box S.

Here, this statement is violated in case 1, so it is eliminated.

	Case 2	Case 3
Top		Box S
	Box S

		Box R
	Box R	Box Q
	Box Q
Bottom

5. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V.

6. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 2, so it is eliminated and the following are the possibilities we get in case 3,

	Case 3a	Case 3b
Top	Box S	Box S
	Box P	Box V

	Box R	Box R
	Box Q	Box Q
	Box V	Box P
Bottom

7. Box U is placed in one of the places above box T, but not exactly above.

8. Box T is placed near Box V.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 3b, so it is eliminated. So, the final arrangement is,

	Boxes
Top	Box S
	Box P
	Box U
	Box R
	Box Q
	Box V
Bottom	Box T

Clearly, five boxes are placed between box T and box S.

Additional Information

The word ‘at least’ means the minimum number, while ‘at most’ means the maximum number.

33. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.

Question:

Which box is placed second from the bottom?

A. R

B. S

C. T

D. U

E. V

Solution

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other.

1. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. (Here the word ‘at most’ means Maximum.)

2. Box R is placed exactly above box Q.

Following are the possibilities we get,

	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
Top


			Box R
		Box R	Box Q
	Box R	Box Q
Bottom	Box Q

3. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R.

4. At least five boxes are placed below box S.

Here, this statement is violated in case 1, so it is eliminated.

	Case 2	Case 3
Top		Box S
	Box S

		Box R
	Box R	Box Q
	Box Q
Bottom

5. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V.

6. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 2, so it is eliminated and the following are the possibilities we get in case 3,

	Case 3a	Case 3b
Top	Box S	Box S
	Box P	Box V

	Box R	Box R
	Box Q	Box Q
	Box V	Box P
Bottom

7. Box U is placed in one of the places above box T, but not exactly above.

8. Box T is placed near Box V.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 3b, so it is eliminated. So, the final arrangement is,

	Boxes
Top	Box S
	Box P
	Box U
	Box R
	Box Q
	Box V
Bottom	Box T

Clearly, box V is placed second from the bottom.

Additional Information

The word ‘at least’ means the minimum number, while ‘at most’ means the maximum number.

34. Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below.

Question:

How many boxes are placed above box U?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

E. Five

Solution

Seven boxes P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are stacked one above the other.

1. At most two boxes are placed below box Q. (Here the word ‘at most’ means Maximum.)

2. Box R is placed exactly above box Q.

Following are the possibilities we get,

	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
Top


			Box R
		Box R	Box Q
	Box R	Box Q
Bottom	Box Q

3. Two boxes are placed between box R and box S, where box S is above box R.

4. At least five boxes are placed below box S.

Here, this statement is violated in case 1, so it is eliminated.

	Case 2	Case 3
Top		Box S
	Box S

		Box R
	Box R	Box Q
	Box Q
Bottom

5. Number of boxes above box P is the same as the number of boxes below box V.

6. Box P is placed at one of the places below box S.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 2, so it is eliminated and the following are the possibilities we get in case 3,

	Case 3a	Case 3b
Top	Box S	Box S
	Box P	Box V

	Box R	Box R
	Box Q	Box Q
	Box V	Box P
Bottom

7. Box U is placed in one of the places above box T, but not exactly above.

8. Box T is placed near Box V.

Here, this statement is not possible in case 3b, so it is eliminated. So, the final arrangement is,

	Boxes
Top	Box S
	Box P
	Box U
	Box R
	Box Q
	Box V
Bottom	Box T

Clearly, two boxes are placed above box U.

Additional Information

The word ‘at least’ means the minimum number, while ‘at most’ means the maximum number.

35. In the number “86461313”, if we subtract 3 from each even digit and multiply each odd digit by 2. How many digits in the resulting number appear more than once?

A. None

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

E. More than three

Solution

Given number: 86461313

According to the condition, subtract 3 from each even digit and multiply each odd digit by 2.

Digits	8	6	4	6	1	3	1	3
Subtract 3/Multiply 2	-3	-3	-3	-3	×2	×2	×2	×2
Resultant	5	3	1	3	2	6	2	6

Hence, the correct answer is three.

36. Directions: Study the following line graph shows the total number of Vocal and Instrumental components sold and number of Instrumental components sold in four different stores A, B, C and D.

Question:

If 30%, 42.85%, and 20% of the vocal components sold in shop A, B and C are sold at the discount, find the total number of vocal components in shop A, B and C sold at discount.

A. 210

B. 270

C. 230

D. 220

E. 260

Solution

General Solution:

Shop A:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 350

Number of instrumental components sold = 150

Number of vocal components sold = (350 – 150) = 200

Shop B:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 550

Number of instrumental components sold = 200

Number of vocal components sold = (550 – 200) = 350

Shop C:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 350

Number of instrumental components sold = 100

Number of vocal components sold = (350 – 100) = 250

Shop D:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 500

Number of instrumental components sold = 200

Number of vocal components sold = (500 – 200) = 300

Shops	Vocal components sold	Instrumental components sold
A	200	150
B	350	200
C	250	100
D	300	200

Solution:

Number of vocal components sold at discount in Shop A = 200 × (30/100) = 60

Number of vocal components sold at discount in Shop B = 350 × 3/7 = 150

Number of vocal components sold at discount in shop C = 250 × (20/100) = 50Total number of vocal components sold at discount in shop A, shop B and shop C = (60 + 150 + 50) = 260

37. Directions: Study the following line graph shows the total number of Vocal and Instrumental components sold and number of Instrumental components sold in four different stores A, B, C and D.

Question:

Number of vocal components sold in shop E and F is 70 and 120 more than the number of vocal components sold in shop C and D respectively. Find the difference between 1/8 th and 1/7 th of the vocal components sold in shop E and F respectively.

A. 50

B. 40

C. 35

D. 20

E. 30

Solution

General Solution:

Shop A:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 350

Number of instrumental components sold = 150

Number of vocal components sold = (350 – 150) = 200

Shop B:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 550

Number of instrumental components sold = 200

Number of vocal components sold = (550 – 200) = 350

Shop C:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 350

Number of instrumental components sold = 100

Number of vocal components sold = (350 – 100) = 250

Shop D:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 500

Number of instrumental components sold = 200

Number of vocal components sold = (500 – 200) = 300

Shops	Vocal components sold	Instrumental components sold
A	200	150
B	350	200
C	250	100
D	300	200

Solution:

Number of vocal components sold in Shop C = 250

Number of vocal components sold in Shop D = 300

Number of vocal components sold in shop E = (250 + 70) = 320

Number of vocal components sold in shop F = (300 + 120) = 420

1/8 th of components sold in shop E = 320 × 1/8 = 40

1/7 th of components sold in shop F = 420 × (1/7) = 60

Required difference = (60 – 40) = 20

38. Directions: Study the following line graph shows the total number of Vocal and Instrumental components sold and number of Instrumental components sold in four different stores A, B, C and D.

Question:

Number of sales of instrumental components in shop A, C and D has increased by 20%, 40% and 30% respectively. Then find the total number of instrumental components sold in shop A, C and D.

A. 550

B. 580

C. 520

D. 560

E. 525

Solution

General Solution:

Shop A:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 350

Number of instrumental components sold = 150

Number of vocal components sold = (350 – 150) = 200

Shop B:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 550

Number of instrumental components sold = 200

Number of vocal components sold = (550 – 200) = 350

Shop C:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 350

Number of instrumental components sold = 100

Number of vocal components sold = (350 – 100) = 250

Shop D:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 500

Number of instrumental components sold = 200

Number of vocal components sold = (500 – 200) = 300

Shops	Vocal components sold	Instrumental components sold
A	200	150
B	350	200
C	250	100
D	300	200

Solution:

Number of instrumental components sold in shop A = 150 × (120/100) = 180

Number of instrumental components sold in shop C = 100 × (140/100) = 140

Number of instrumental components sold in Shop D = 200 × (130)/100 = 260Required total = (180 + 140 + 260) = 580

39. Directions: Study the following line graph shows the total number of Vocal and Instrumental components sold and number of Instrumental components sold in four different stores A, B, C and D.

Question:

Find the ratio between the number of vocal components sold in shop A and D to the number of Instrumental components sold in shop B and C.

A. 2:7

B. 4: 7

C. 3: 5

D. 5:3

E. 3: 7

Solution

General Solution:

Shop A:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 350

Number of instrumental components sold = 150

Number of vocal components sold = (350 – 150) = 200

Shop B:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 550

Number of instrumental components sold = 200

Number of vocal components sold = (550 – 200) = 350

Shop C:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 350

Number of instrumental components sold = 100

Number of vocal components sold = (350 – 100) = 250

Shop D:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 500

Number of instrumental components sold = 200

Number of vocal components sold = (500 – 200) = 300

Shops	Vocal components sold	Instrumental components sold
A	200	150
B	350	200
C	250	100
D	300	200

Solution:

Number of vocal components sold in shop A = 200

Number of vocal components sold in shop D = 300

Number of instrumental components sold in shop B = 200

Number of instrumental components sold in shop D = 100

Required ratio = (200 + 300): (200 + 100) = 5: 3

40. Directions: Study the following line graph shows the total number of Vocal and Instrumental components sold and number of Instrumental components sold in four different stores A, B, C and D.

Question:

Average number of vocal components sold in all the shops is how much more or less than the total number of Instrumental components in all the shops.

A. 275

B. 325

C. 375

D. 125

E. 225

Solution

General Solution:

Shop A:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 350

Number of instrumental components sold = 150

Number of vocal components sold = (350 – 150) = 200

Shop B:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 550

Number of instrumental components sold = 200

Number of vocal components sold = (550 – 200) = 350

Shop C:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 350

Number of instrumental components sold = 100

Number of vocal components sold = (350 – 100) = 250

Shop D:
Total number of vocal and instrumental components sold = 500

Number of instrumental components sold = 200

Number of vocal components sold = (500 – 200) = 300

Shops	Vocal components sold	Instrumental components sold
A	200	150
B	350	200
C	250	100
D	300	200

Solution:

Average vocal components sold in all the shops = (200 + 350 + 250 + 300)/4 = (1100)/4 = 275

Total number of Instrumental components sold in all the shops = 650

Required difference = (650 – 275) = 375

41. The average weight of a cricket team of 10 players is 30 kg. If the weight of the coach of the team is included the average weight becomes 35 kg. Find the weight of coach

A. 80 kg

B. 75 kg

C. 70 kg

D. 65 kg

E. 85 kg

Solution

Given

Average weight of a cricket team of 10 players = 30 kg

Formula used

Average = (Sum of values/Number of values)

Calculation

Total weight of 10 players = 30 × 10 = 300 kg.

Total weight of 11 person (10 players + 1 coach) = 35 × 11 = 385 kg.

Weight of coach = 385 – 300 = 85 kg.

∴Weight of coach is 85 kg.

42. Boat can do a round trip of 88 km (44 km to and fro) in 12 hours. If ratio of boat speed to stream speed is 3 ∶ 1, Find stream speed (in km/hr)

A. 2.25

B. 2.5

C. 2.75

D. 3.25

E. 3.5

Solution

Given:

Time for 44 km round trip = 12 hours.

Ratio of boat speed to stream speed = 3 : 1

Formula:

Speed = Distance/Time

Downstream speed = u + v

Upstream speed = u – v

u and v are speed of boat and stream respectively

Calculation:

Let speeds of boat and stream be 3x and x respectively.

44/(3x – x) + 44/(x + 3x) = 12

44/2x + 44/4x = 12

132/4x = 12

x = 2.75 km/hr

∴ The speed of stream is 2.75 km/h.

43. The difference in selling price of an article when sold at 21% profit and 10% loss is Rs. 589 . If it is sold at 25% profit, then what is the selling price ?

A. Rs. 2350

B. Rs. 2375

C. Rs. 2275

D. Rs. 2355

E. Rs. 2075

Solution

Given:

The difference in selling price of an article when sold at 21% profit and 10% loss is Rs. 589

Formula used:

Selling Price = Cost Price (100% ± Profit or Loss) [ + for Profit and – for loss ]

Calculation:

let cost price be 100x,

Selling Price at 21% profit = 100x (100% + 21%)

= 100x×121100100x×121100

= 121x

Selling Price at 10% loss = 100x (100% – 10%)

= 100x×90100100x×90100

= 90x

The difference in selling price of an article when sold at 21% profit and 10% loss is Rs. 589,

121x – 90x = 589

31x = 589

x = 589/31

x = 19

Cost price = 100x

= 100 × 19

= 1900

Selling Price at 25% profit = 1900 (100% + 25%)

= 1900×1251001900×125100

= 19 × 125

= 2375

Selling price at 25% profit is Rs. 2375

Answer is Rs. 2375.

Alternate MethodGiven:

The difference in selling price of an article when sold at 21% profit and 10% loss is Rs. 589

Formula used:

Selling Price = Cost Price (1 ± Profit or Loss) [ + for Profit and – for loss ]

Calculation:

let 100% be cost price,

Difference in selling price,

21% – (-10%) = 589

21% + 10% = 589

31% = 589

1% = 19

Cost price = 100%

= 100 × 19

= 1900

Selling Price at 25% profit = 1900 (1 + 25%)

= 1900×1251001900×125100

= 19 × 125

= 2375

Selling price at 25% profit is Rs. 2375

Answer is Rs. 2375.

44. What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following number series?

9, 11, 16, 27, ?, 67

A. 42

B. 43

C. 44

D. 47

E. 49

Solution

Calculation:

The pattern followed is alternate prime numbers.

Prime numbers: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23

⇒ 9 + 2 = 11

⇒ 11 + 5 = 16

⇒ 16 + 11 = 27

⇒ 27 + 17 = 44

⇒ 44 + 23 = 67

∴ The missing number is 44.

Confusion Points7 is a prime number but we cannot use this number because 16 + 7 = 23, But after 16 the next number 27 is given.

So, 16 + 11 = 27

Similarly, you can solve by option.

45. What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following number series?

15, 19, 28, 44, 69, ?

A. 96

B. 100

C. 103

D. 105

E. 109

Solution

Calculation:

⇒ 15 + (2)² = 19

⇒ 19 + (3)² = 28

⇒ 28 + (4)² = 44

⇒ 44 + (5)² = 69

⇒ 69 + (6)² = 105

∴ The missing number is 105.

46. What will come in the place of ‘?’ in the following series:

2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?, 56

A. 25

B. 32

C. 24

D. 42

E. 48

Solution

Calculation:

⇒ 2 + 4 = 6

⇒ 6 + 6 = 12

⇒ 12 + 8 = 20

⇒ 20 + 10 = 30

⇒ 30 + 12 = 42

⇒ 42 + 14 = 56

∴ The missing number is 42.

47. What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following number series?

64, 32, 16, ?, 4, 2, 1

A. 8

B. 12

C. 16

D. 4

E. None

Solution

Calculation:

⇒ The number series follow the pattern is

⇒ 64 × 1 = 64

⇒ 64 × 0.5 = 32

⇒ 32 × 0.5 = 16

⇒ 16 × 0.5 = 8

⇒ 8 × 0.5 = 4

⇒ 4 × 0.5 = 2

⇒ 2 × 0.5 = 1

∴ The required result will be 8.

48. What should come in the place of question mark ‘?’ in the following number series?

100, ?, 28, 16, 10, 7

A. 52

B. 34

C. 62

D. 93

E. 80

Solution

The pattern of the given series can be explained as:

100 ÷ 2 + 2 = 52

52 ÷ 2 + 2 = 28

28 ÷ 2 + 2 = 16

16 ÷ 2 + 2 = 10

10 ÷ 2 + 2 = 7

∴ The value of ? is 52.

49. Rs. 1600 amounts to Rs.1764 in 2 years compounded annually. At the same interest rate, how much will Rs. 4000 amounts to in 3 years when compounded annually?

A. 4110.5

B. 4050.5

C. 4630.5

D. 4360.5

E. 4120.5

Solution

Given:

Principal (P) = Rs.1600

After 2 years, Amount (A) = Rs.1764

Concept Used:

A = P[1 + (r/100)]n

r = Rate of Interest

n = Time

Calculation:

A = P[1 + (r/100)]n

⇒ 1764 = 1600[1 + (r/100)]2

⇒ 441/400 = [1 + (r/100)]2

⇒ 21/20 = 1 + (r/100)

⇒ r = 5%

Required Amount = 4000[1 + (5/100)]3

⇒ A = 4000 × (21/20) × (21/20) × (21/20)

⇒ A = 9261/2

⇒ A = 4630.5

∴ The amount Rs. 4000 will become Rs. 4630.5

Alternate Method

Amount/Principal = 1764/1600

⇒ 441/400

According to the question

For 2 years, it is the square root.

⇒ √441/400

⇒ 21/20

Increasing value is the interest

⇒ [(21 – 20) × 100]/20

⇒ 100/20

⇒ R = 5%

New P = Rs. 4000

R = 5%

T = 3 years

A = P + I

⇒ A = 4000 + 630.5

⇒ A = 4630.5

∴ The amount Rs. 4000 will become Rs. 4630.5

50. Ratio of milk and water in 80 liter mixture is 5:3. 15 liters water is added. Find the new ratio of milk and water in the mixture?

A. 10:9

B. 11:9

C. 13:5

D. 14:9

E. 17:8

Solution

Calculation

Total parts = 5 + 3 = 8

Milk = [5/8] × 80 = 50 L

Water = 80 – 50 = 30 L

Add 15 L water

→ so, new water = 30 + 15 = 45 L

New ratio = Milk : Water = 50 : 45 = 10:9

51. Directions: Following graph shows the percentage savings of persons A, B, and C in five years from 2016 to 2020. Read the graph and answer the questions that follow.

Question:

In 2018, the monthly income of B and C were ₹ 45000 and ₹ 50000 respectively. What was the difference between the monthly savings of B and C in the same year?

A. 2257

B. 2283

C. 2250

D. 2520

E. 2260

Solution

Given:

Monthly income of B in the year 2018 = ₹ 45000

Monthly income of C in the year 2018 = ₹ 50000

Persons	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
A	15%	20%	15%	20%	18%
B	12%	14%	15%	8%	12%
C	20%	22%	18%	16%	20%

Formula used:

Savings = Income – Expenditure

Savings percentage = (Savings/Income) × 100

Calculation:

Monthly savings of B in the year 2018 = 45000 × (15/100) = 6750

Monthly savings of C in the year 2018 = 50000 × (18/100) = 9000

⇒ The required difference = 9000 – 6750 = 2250

∴ The difference between the monthly savings of B and C in the year 2018 is 2250.

52. Directions: Following graph shows the percentage savings of persons A, B, and C in five years from 2016 to 2020. Read the graph and answer the questions that follow.

Question:

In 2017, the monthly incomes of A, B, and C were ₹ 75000, ₹ 55000, and ₹ 40000 respectively. What was the total expenditure of the A, B, and C together per month in the same year?

A. 110250

B. 102500

C. 118500

D. 128500

E. 138500

Solution

Given:

Monthly income of A in the year 2017 = ₹ 75000

Monthly income of B in the year 2017 = ₹ 55000

Monthly income of C in the year 2017 = ₹ 40000

Persons	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
A	15%	20%	15%	20%	18%
B	12%	14%	15%	8%	12%
C	20%	22%	18%	16%	20%

Calculation:

Monthly expenditure of A in the year 2017 = [75000 × {(100 – 20)/100}] = 60000

Monthly expenditure of B in the year 2017 = [55000 × {(100 – 14)/100}] = 47300

Monthly expenditure of C in the year 2017 = [40000 × {(100 – 22)/100}] = 31200

⇒ Total expenditure = 60000 + 47300 + 31200 = 138500

∴ The total expenditure of the A, B, and C together per month in the year 2017 is 138500.

53. Directions: Following graph shows the percentage savings of persons A, B, and C in five years from 2016 to 2020. Read the graph and answer the questions that follow.

Question:

The monthly income of the B in 2018, 2019, and 2020 were ₹ 40000, ₹ 42000, and ₹ 48000 respectively. What was the average savings of B per month in the three years?

A. 5440

B. 5340

C. 5040

D. 5140

E. 5240

Solution

Given:

Monthly income of B in the year 2018 = ₹ 40000

Monthly income of B in the year 2019 = ₹ 42000

Monthly income of B in the year 2020 = ₹ 48000

Persons	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
A	15%	20%	15%	20%	18%
B	12%	14%	15%	8%	12%
C	20%	22%	18%	16%	20%

Calculation:

Monthly savings of B in the year 2018 = 40000 × (15/100) =6000

Monthly savings of B in the year 2019 = 42000 × (8/100) = 3360

Monthly savings of B in the year 2020 = 48000 × (12/100) = 5760

⇒ Average = (6000 + 3360 + 5760)/3

⇒ Average = 15120/3 = 5040

∴ The average of the savings of the B per month in the given three years is 5040.

54. Directions: Following graph shows the percentage savings of persons A, B, and C in five years from 2016 to 2020. Read the graph and answer the questions that follow.

Question:

The monthly incomes of C in the year 2018 and 2019 were ₹ 35600 and ₹ 32500 respectively. What is the percentage increase or decrease in the savings of C from 2018 to 2019?

A. 17%

B. 17.85%

C. 19.85%

D. 19%

E. 18.85%

Solution

Given:

Monthly income of C in the year 2018 = ₹ 35600

Monthly income of C in the year 2019 = ₹ 32500

Persons	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
A	15%	20%	15%	20%	18%
B	12%	14%	15%	8%	12%
C	20%	22%	18%	16%	20%

Formula used:

Percentage change = {(Initial value – Final value)/Initial value} × 100

Calculation:

Monthly savings of C in the year 2018 = 35600 × (18/100) = 6408

Monthly savings of C in the year 2019 = 32500 × (16/100) = 5200

⇒ Percentage change = {(6408 – 5200)/6408} × 100

⇒ Percentage change = (1208/6408) × 100 = 18.85%

∴ The percentage decrease in the savings of C from 2018 to 2019 is 18.85%.

55. Directions: Following graph shows the percentage savings of persons A, B, and C in five years from 2016 to 2020. Read the graph and answer the questions that follow.

Question:

In 2020, the ratio of the monthly income of A and B is 5 : 6. What approximate percent is the expenditure of B is more or less than that of A?

A. 28.78%

B. 30%

C. 40%

D. 50%

E. 60%

Solution

Given:

The ratio of the monthly income of A and B = 5 : 6

Persons	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
A	15%	20%	15%	20%	18%
B	12%	14%	15%	8%	12%
C	20%	22%	18%	16%	20%

Calculation:

Let monthly income of A be 5x

Let monthly income of B be 6x

Monthly expenditure of A in the year 2020 = {5x × (100 – 18)/100} = 4.1x

Monthly expenditure of B in the year 2020 = {6x × (100 – 12)/100} = 5.28x

⇒ Percentage difference = {(5.28x – 4.1x)/4.1x} × 100

⇒ Percentage difference = (1.18/4.1) × 100 = 28.78%

∴ The required percentage difference is 28.78%.

56. Arun, Kamal, and Sumit alone can do a work in 5 days, 8 days, and 12 days respectively. Doing that work together they get an amount of Rs. 49,000. Find the share of Kamal.

A. Rs. 23,000

B. Rs. 15,000

C. Rs. 34,000

D. Rs. 35,000

E. Rs. 14,000

Solution

Given:

Arun completes a work = 5 days

Kamal completes a work = 8 days

Sumit completes a work = 12 days

Calculation:

Arun’s 1 day work = (1/5)

Kamal’s 1 day work = (1/8)

Sumit’s 1 day work = (1/12)

⇒ Ratio of their share = 1/5 : 1/8 : 1/12 = 24 : 15 : 10

∴ Kamal’s share = 49,000 × (15/49)

⇒ Rs. 15,000

57. A woman travels a total distance of 100 km in 8.5 hours, partly by car at a speed of 25 km/h and partly on foot at 5 km/h. Calculate the distance she traveled on foot.

A. 28.125 km

B. 23.125 km

C. 18.125 km

D. 38.125 km

E. 19.125 km

Solution

Solution:

Let the distance traveled on foot = x km

Distance traveled by car = (100 – x) km

Time taken by car = (100 – x) / 25 hours

Time taken on foot = x / 5 hours

According to the question,

⇒ [(100 – x) / 25] + (x / 5) = 8.5

Simplifying the equation:

⇒ (100 – x) / 25 + x / 5 = 8.5

⇒ (100 – x) / 25 + 5x / 25 = 8.5

⇒ 100 – x + 5x = 8.5 × 25

⇒ 100 + 4x = 212.5

⇒ 4x = 212.5 – 100

⇒ 4x = 112.5

⇒ x = 112.5 / 4

⇒ x = 28.125 km

Therefore, the distance traveled on foot is 28.125 km.

58. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

46.98 + 83.98 – ? × 2.99 = 31.98

A. 27

B. 33

C. 22

D. 18

E. 42

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

46.98 + 83.98 – ? × 2.99 = 31.98

⇒ 47 + 84 – ? × 3 = 32

⇒ 131 – ? × 3 = 32

⇒ 131 – 32 = ? × 3

⇒ 99 = ? × 3

∴ ? = 33

59. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

(117.98 – 16.98 × 3.94) ÷ 4.95 + 18.18 = ?

A. 18

B. 32

C. 28

D. 38

E. 24

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

(117.98 – 16.98 × 3.94) ÷ 4.95 + 18.18 = ?

⇒ (118 – 17 × 4) ÷ 5 + 18 = ?

⇒ (118 – 68) ÷ 5 + 18 = ?

⇒ 50 ÷ 5 + 18 = ?

⇒ 10 + 18 = ?

⇒ 28 = ?

60. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

(23.94 × 41.98) ÷ 17.98 + 31.99 = ?

A. 82

B. 92

C. 98

D. 88

E. 104

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

(23.94 × 41.98) ÷ 17.98 + 31.99 = ?

⇒ (24 × 42) ÷ 18 + 32 = ?

⇒ 1008 ÷ 18 + 32 = ?

⇒ 56 + 32 = ?

∴ ? = 88

61. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

51.98 + 105.98 – ? × 2.93 = 130.91

A. 6

B. 18

C. 8

D. 12

E. 9

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

51.98 + 105.98 – ? × 2.93 = 130.91

⇒ 52 + 106 – ? × 3 = 131

⇒ 158 – ? × 3 = 131

⇒ 158 – 131 = ? × 3

⇒ 27 = ? × 3

⇒ 9 = ?

62. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?(1785.44/34.88) × 48.79 + 1.07 = ?

A. 2850

B. 2300

C. 2500

D. 2460

E. 2400

Solution

CALCULATION:

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

(1785.44/34.88) × 48.79 + 1.07 = ?

Taking approximate value, we get

(1785/35) × 49 + 1 = ?

⇒ (51) × 49 + 1 = ?

⇒ (50 + 1) × (50 – 1) + 1 = ?

⇒ 50² – 1² + 1 = ?∴ ? = 2500

63. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?(448.62 – 229.45)/(14.9% of 120.01) = ?

A. 21

B. 15

C. 18

D. 9

E. 12

Solution

CALCULATION:

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

(448.62 – 229.45)/(14.9% of 120.01) = ?

Taking approximate value, we get

(450 – 230)/(15% of 120) = ?

⇒ 220/(18) = ?

⇒ 12 = ?∴ ? = 12

64. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

(57.98 – 33.94) ÷ 11.99 + 1.983 = ?

A. 5

B. 10

C. 15

D. 20

E. 25

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

(57.98 – 33.94) ÷ 11.99 + 1.983 = ?

⇒ (58 – 34) ÷ 12 + 2³ = ?

⇒ 24 ÷ 12 + 23 = ?

⇒ 2 + 8 = ?

∴ ? = 10

65. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

(27.98 × 62.99) ÷ 11.99 + 33.13 = ?

A. 140

B. 160

C. 190

D. 180

E. 210

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

(27.98 × 62.99) ÷ 11.99 + 33.13 = ?

⇒ (28 × 63) ÷ 12 + 33 = ?

⇒ 1764 ÷ 12 + 33 = ?

⇒ 147 + 33 = ?

∴ ? = 180

66. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

(1.98)3 + 5.96 × 9.99 = ?2 + (1.99)2

A. 6

B. 12

C. 16

D. 8

E. 22

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

(1.98)3 + 5.96 × 9.99 = ?2 + (1.99)2

⇒ 2³ + 6 × 10 = ?2 + 2²

⇒ 8 + 60 = ?2 + 4

⇒ 68 = ?2 + 4

⇒ ?2 = 64

⇒ ? = 8

67. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

8.99 × 19.99 – 9.992 – 7.982 = √?

A. 16

B. 4

C. 32

D. 256

E. 128

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

8.99 × 19.99 – 9.992 – 7.982 = √?

⇒ 9 × 20 – 10² – 8² = √?

⇒ 180 – 164 = √?

⇒ 16 = √?

∴ ? = 256

68. What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?

11.98 – [25.98 – {2.93 + 6.97 × 1.92}] = ?

A. 5

B. 7

C. -2

D. 3

E.-5

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated

11.98 – [25.98 – {2.93 + 6.97 × 1.92}] = ?

⇒ 12 – [26 – {3 + 7 × 2}] = ?

⇒ 12 – [26 – 17] = ?

⇒ 12 – 9 = ?

⇒ 3 = ?

69. What approximate value should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question?

{44.98 – (66.06 – 5.98 × 1.923)} = ?

A.24

B. 27

C. 31

D. 35

E. 39

Solution

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step – 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in ‘Brackets’ must be solved first, and following BODMAS rule in the bracket –

Step – 2: Any mathematical ‘Of’ or ‘Exponent’ must be solved next.

Step – 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Division’ and ‘Multiplication’ are calculated.

Step – 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain ‘Addition’ and ‘Subtraction’ should be calculated.

Since, we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.

Given expression is

{44.98 – (66.06 – 5.98 × 1.923)} = ?

⇒ {45 – (66 – 6 × 2³)} = ?

⇒ {45 – (66 – 6 × 8)} = ?

⇒ {45 – (66 – 48)} = ?

⇒ {45 – 18} = ?

∴ ? = 27

70. A circle of radius x cm and the side of the square is (x + 4)cm then the sum of the perimeter of both the circle and square is 166 cm. Find the area of the circle.
(use π = 3)

A. 121 cm²

B. 675 cm²

C. 144 cm²

D. 196 cm²

E. 289 cm²

Solution

Solution:

Radius of the circle = x cm

Side of the square = (x + 4) cm

Perimeter of the circle = 2πr

Perimeter of the square = 4a

2 × 3 × x + 4 × (x + 4) = 166

6x + 4x + 16 = 166

10x = 166 – 16

x = 150/10 = 15 cm

Area of the circle = π x²= 3 × 15² = 675 cm²

Hence, option(2) is correct.

71. Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.

The British applied a similar strategy(A) in undermining(B) and eventually(C) topling(D) Afghanistan’s progressive(E) King Amanullah Khan in the early 20th century.

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is ‘D.‘

Key Points

Let usexplore the options:-
- ‘Strategy‘ means A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
- ‘Undermining‘ means The action or process of lessening the effectiveness, power, or ability of someone or something.
- ‘Eventually‘ means In the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.
- ‘Topling‘: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
  - The correct spelling is ‘Toppling‘ means To remove a government or person in authority from power; overthrow.
- ‘Progressive‘ means An advocate of social reform.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Correct Sentence: The British applied a similar strategy in undermining and eventually toppling Afghanistan’s progressive King Amanullah Khan in the early 20th century.

Additional Information

A majority of Americans now believe toppling Saddam Hussein was a mistake.

The synonyms of the word ‘Toppling‘ are “Overthrow, Oust, Depose“.

Example of ‘Toppling‘ in a sentence:

72. Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.

Unequal distribution(A) of land was perpetuated(B) by British colonial intervension(C) that legalized a traditional(D) disparity(E).

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is ‘C.‘

Key Points

Let usexplore the options:-
- ‘Distribution‘ means The way in which something is shared out among a group or spread over an area.
- ‘Perpetuated‘ means To make something continue indefinitely.
- ‘Intervension‘: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
  - The correct spelling is ‘Intervention‘ means The action or process of intervening; interference.
- ‘Traditional‘ means Existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established.
- ‘Disparity‘ means A great difference.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct Sentence: Unequal distribution of land was perpetuated by British colonial intervention that legalized a traditional disparity.

Additional Information

Military intervention will only aggravate the conflict even further.

The synonyms of the word ‘Intervention‘ are “Involvement, Intercession, Interceding“.

Example of ‘Intervention‘ in a sentence:

73. Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.

Such a combination of CJI so chosen to work with senior ranking colleagues(A) will make collegiete(B) functionality(C) both a natural course and an imperative(D) necessity(E).

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is ‘B.‘

Key Points

Let usexplore the options:-
- ‘Colleagues‘ means People with whom one works in a profession or business.
- ‘Collegiete‘: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
  - The correct spelling is ‘Collegiate‘ means Of or relating to a college or its students.
- ‘Functionality‘ means The quality of being suited to serve a purpose well; practicality.
- ‘Imperative‘ means Of vital importance; crucial.
- ‘Necessity‘ means The state or fact of being required.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct Sentence: Such a combination of CJI so chosen working with senior ranking colleagues will make collegiate functionality both a natural course and an imperative necessity.

Additional Information

The collegiate system makes the university much more personal.

The synonyms of the word ‘Collegiate‘ are “Curricular, Educative, Instructive“.

Example of ‘Collegiate‘ in a sentence:

74. Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.

But the law gets more complicated(A) when a fringe(B) but influential(C) national spokesperson incites voilence(D) by saying something offensive(E) about the Prophet.

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is ‘D.‘

Key Points

Let usexplore the options:-
- ‘Complicated‘ means Involving many different and confusing aspects.
- ‘Fringe‘ means The unconventional, extreme, or marginal part of a group or sphere of activity.
- ‘Influential‘ means Having a great influence on someone or something.
- ‘Voilence‘: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
  - The correct spelling is ‘Violence‘ means Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
- ‘Offensive‘ means Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Correct Sentence: But the law gets more complicated when a fringe but influential national spokesperson incites violence by saying something offensive about the Prophet.

Additional Information

Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence.

The synonyms of the word ‘Violence‘ are “Brutality, Roughness, Ferocity“.

Example of ‘Violence‘ in a sentence:

75. Directions: In the following sentence, five words are given in bold, out of which one word is misspelled. Find the misspelled word.

Even now, there is enormous(A) scope(B) for collaborasion(C) between the two countries in the area of infrastructure(D) development(E).

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

E. E

Solution

The correct answer is ‘C.‘

Key Points

Let usexplore the options:-
- ‘Enormous‘ means Very large in size, quantity, or extent.
- ‘Scope‘ means The opportunity or possibility to do or deal with something.
- ‘Collaborasion‘: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
  - The correct spelling is ‘Collaboration‘ means The action of working with someone to produce something.
- ‘Infrastructure‘ means The basic systems and services that are necessary for a country or an organization.
- ‘Development‘ means The process of developing or being developed.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct Sentence: Even now, there is enormous scope for collaboration between the two countries in the area of infrastructure development.

Additional Information

The two companies are working in close collaboration with each other.

The synonyms of the word ‘Collaboration‘ are “Cooperation, Alliance, Partnership“.

Example of ‘Collaboration‘ in a sentence:

76. In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the error of punctuation if any.

The woman (A)/ loved the maple tree (B)/ and he seemed to (C)/ respond to her love. (D)

A. (A)

B. (B)

C. (C)

D. (D)

E. No error

Solution

The correct answer is ‘(C)’.

Key Points

Reading the sentence we find that:

The pronoun he used in part C is incorrect.
He is a pronoun used to denote masculine nouns.
Maple tree is a neuter gender noun. The correct pronoun to use here is the impersonal pronoun it.

The correct sentence will be: The woman loved the maple tree and it seemed to respond to her love.

Additional Information

It is the only impersonal pronoun in English.

77. In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the error of punctuation if any.

Since he was (A)/ driving fast (B)/ he skidded when (C)/ the road curved sharply. (D)

A. (A)

B. (B)

C. (C)

D. (D)

E. No error

Solution

The correct answer is ‘(C)’.

Key Points

Reading the sentence we find that:

The adverb when used in part C is incorrect.
When is an adverb of time.
We need to use the adverb of place like where in this case to show the place of the accident.
Therefore the error lies in part C of the sentence.

The correct sentence will be: Since he was driving fast he skidded where the road curved sharply.

78. In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the error of punctuation if any.

I have searched (A)/ high and low for (B)/ my glasses but it (C)/ seem to have disappeared. (D)

A. (A)

B. (B)

C. (C)

D. (D)

E. No error

Solution

The correct answer is ‘(C)’.

Key Points

Reading the sentence we find that:

The pronoun it used in part C is incorrect.
‘Glasses’ is a pair noun that is considered that take the plural pronoun they

The correct sentence will be: I have searched high and low for my glasses but they seem to have disappeared.
Additional Information

But certain singular nouns take plural pronouns.

Like the subject-verb agreement rule, singular nouns take singular pronouns and plural nouns take plural pronouns.

79. In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the error of punctuation if any.

The apparent heir (A)/ to all his fortune (B)/ was whiling away his time (C)/ with several low lives. (D)

A. (A)

B. (B)

C. (C)

D. (D)

E. No error

Solution

The correct answer is ‘(A)’.Key Points

Reading the sentence we find that:
- The postpositive adjective apparent used in part A is placed incorrectly.
- An heir apparent or simply heir is a person who is first in an order of succession and cannot be displaced from inheriting by the birth of another person. (मालिक की मृत्‍यु के बाद उसकी संपत्ति का क़ानूनी हक़दार व्‍यक्ति; उत्तराधिकारी, वारिस)
- Postpositive adjectives come after the noun.

The correct sentence will be: The heir apparent to all his fortune was whiling away his time with several low lives.
Additional Information

For e.g., – attorney general, femme fatale, queen regent etc.

A postpositive adjective or postnominal adjective is an adjective that is placed after the noun or pronoun that it modifies.

80. In this question, a sentence has been divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark that part as your answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘No error’. Ignore the error of punctuation if any.

India’s banking sector (A)/ is stagnant (B)/ and faces (C)/ neither increase or decrease in growth. (D)

A. (A)

B. (B)

C. (C)

D. (D)

E. No error

Solution

The correct answer is ‘(D)’.

Key Points

Reading the sentence we find that:

The correlative conjunction pair ‘neither/or’ used in part D is incorrect.
The correct pairing is neither/nor.
Therefore the error lies in part D of the sentence.

The correct sentence will be: India’s banking sector is stagnant and faces neither increase nor decrease in growth.

Additional Information

Not only/But also – My new supervisor not only has exciting new ideas but also helps to bring them to life.

Correlative Conjunctions are pairs of words that work together to connect two parts of a sentence that hold an equal value, or correlate with one another.

For e.g.,

Either/Or – I will either go to Costa Rica or Panama for vacation

Neither/Nor – Neither the dogs nor the wild raccoons would eat the stew he made.

81. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

The exposure of social media has transformed the way we communicate, connect, and consume content. One significant phenomenon within the realm of social media is the rise of influencers. These individuals, with their ability to engage and sway audiences, have gained prominence, and become key players in the modern digital landscape. Social media influencers have harnessed the power of authenticity and connection to build dedicated followings. Influencers create relatable content that resonates with their audience by sharing their personal experiences, expertise, and opinions. This genuine connection helps foster trust, credibility, and loyalty, making influencers valuable partners for brands looking to reach and engage specific target demographics. Influencers have become essential brand advocates, partnering with companies to promote products and services. Their ability to authentically endorse and showcase products to their engaged audience can drive brand awareness, increase sales, and shape consumer perceptions. Influencer collaborations provide brands with opportunities to tap into the influencers; and establish credibility and reach, expanding their market influence. The rise of social media influencers has given rise to niche expertise and micro-influencers. These influencers specialize in specific areas, catering to niche communities and cultivating highly engaged audiences. Micro-influencers, with their smaller follower base, often have a higher level of trust and influence within their communities, offering brands opportunities for targeted and authentic marketing campaigns.

Social media influencers have a significant impact on consumer behavior. Their recommendations, endorsements, and product reviews can influence purchasing decisions and shape consumer preferences. Consumers often seek the guidance and validation provided by the influencers, considering their opinions and experiences as valuable social proof before making buying choices. The rise of social media influencers has transformed marketing strategies. Brands have shifted from traditional advertising to influencer marketing, recognizing the effectiveness of engaging directly with consumers through trusted influencers. Strategies include sponsored content, brand collaborations, influencer takeovers, and affiliate marketing, allowing brands to tap into the influencers; reach and engagement. As the influencer industry grows, challenges surrounding authenticity and transparency have emerged. Instances of fake followers paid partnerships without proper disclosure, and inauthentic content have raised concerns. Maintaining transparency and ethical practices is crucial to ensuring the integrity of the influencer industry and maintaining trust with audiences. Influencers face the challenge of balancing authenticity and their commercial interests. As they collaborate with brands, influencers need to maintain their unique voice and credibility. Striking a balance between commercial partnerships and genuine content creation is vital to preserving their connection with their audience.

Question:

What is the most suitable title for the passage?

A. The Rise of Social Media Influencers.

B. Influencers establish false beauty standards on Social Media.

C. The line between authentic content and paid partnerships is often blurred, eroding trust.

D. Endorsements of luxury items and lavish lifestyles can fuel a culture of consumerism.

E. The Fall of Social Media Influencers.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘The Rise of Social Media Influencers.‘

Key Points

The second sentence of the first paragraph says “One significant phenomenon within the realm of social media is the rise of influencers”, the third sentence of the first paragraph says “These individuals, with their ability to engage and sway audiences, have gained prominence, and become key players in the modern digital landscape” and the fourth sentence of the first paragraph concludes “Social media influencers have harnessed the power of authenticity and connection to build dedicated followings”.
From the above sentences, we can say that the most suitable title for the passage is ”The Rise of Social Media Influencers”.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 1.

82. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

How do the influencers preserve their connection with their audience?

A. By negatively impacting the mental health of audience.

B. By reflecting a bad image or their reputation on social networks.

C. By comparing their lives to their audience.

D. By attaining a balance between commercial partnerships and genuine content creation.

E. By not maintaining transparency and ethical practices.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘By attaining a balance between commercial partnerships and genuine content creation.‘

Key Points

The last sentence of the second paragraph says “Striking a balance between commercial partnerships and genuine content creation is vital to preserving their connection with their audience”.
From the above sentence, we can say that the influencers preserve their connection with their audience by attaining a balance between commercial partnerships and genuine content creation.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.

83. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

According to the passage, why brands have shifted from traditional advertising to influencer marketing?

A. As they found traditional marketing more expensive.

B. As they have recognized the effectiveness of engaging directly with consumers through trusted influencers.

C. As traditional marketing can take longer to execute and refine.

D. Because traditional marketing is often not as measurable as digital marketing.

E. Because traditional marketing poses high potential risk for the brand.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘As they have recognized the effectiveness of engaging directly with consumers through trusted influencers.‘

Key Points

The fifth sentence of the second paragraph says “Brands have shifted from traditional advertising to influencer marketing, recognizing the effectiveness of engaging directly with consumers through trusted influencers”.
From the above sentence, we can say that according to the passage, brands have shifted from traditional advertising to influencer marketing as they have recognized the effectiveness of engaging directly with consumers through trusted influencers.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 2.

84. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

How social media influencers can impact consumer behavior?

A. By challenging authenticity and transparency.

B. By not maintaining trust with consumers.

C. By not maintaining transparency and ethical practices.

D. By engaging and swaying audiences in a negative way.

E. By influencing purchasing decisions and shaping consumer preferences.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘By influencing purchasing decisions and shaping consumer preferences.‘

Key Points

The second sentence of the second paragraph says “Their recommendations, endorsements, and product reviews can influence purchasing decisions and shape consumer preferences”.
From the above sentence, we can say that social media influencers can impact consumer behavior by influencing purchasing decisions and shaping consumer preferences.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 5.

Important Points

Given below are the points, we should keep in mind while solving questions of reading comprehension:-
- Identify the purpose of reading.
- Try to go through the question first then the passage so that you can just focus on the things you need to look at in the passage.
- Anticipate what may lie ahead.
- Look out for specific information in the passage.
- Read the passage quickly to get a general idea of meaning or to find specific information, e.g. figures or names.

85. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

Which word is the most opposite in meaning to the word ‘trust’ used in the passage?

A. Conviction

B. Certitude

C. Scepticism

D. Assurance

E. Credence

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Scepticism.‘

Key Points

The word ‘Trust‘ means Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. (किसी पर विश्‍वास, भरोसा)
- Example: We have absolute trust in the teachers.
Let’s look at the meaning of the given options:-
- Conviction – A firmly held belief or opinion. (प्रबल मत या आस्‍था)
  - Example: I have a firm conviction that right will prevail in the end.
- Certitude – Absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case. (निश्‍चित होने का भाव; निश्‍चय, विश्‍वास, भरोसा)
  - Example: Everyone believed the journalist’s fake story because she wrote it with such certitude.
- Scepticism – A general feeling of doubt about something; a feeling that you are not likely to believe something. (किसी विषय में संशय; अविश्‍वास की भावना)
  - Example: He expressed scepticism about the company’s honorable intentions.
- Assurance – Confidence or certainty in one’s own abilities. (आत्‍मविश्‍वास; अपने ऊपर पूरा भरोसा)
  - Example: His assurance was only a facade.
- Credence – Belief in or acceptance of something as true. (विश्वास, भरोसा)
  - Example: The theory is gaining credence among scientists.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 3.

Additional Information

The antonyms of the word ‘Trust‘ are “Scepticism, Distrust, Mistrust“.
The synonyms of the word ‘Trust‘ are “Assurance, Conviction, Certitude“.

86. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

Which word is the most similar in meaning to the word ‘vital’ used in the passage?

A. Indispensable

B. Peripheral

C. Secondary

D. Subsidiary

E. Marginal

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Indispensable.‘

Key Points

The word ‘Vital‘ means Very important or necessary. (बहुत महत्वपूर्ण या आवश्‍यक)
- Example: The relocation is vital to the survival of the airport in Southend.
Let’s look at the meaning of the given options:-
- Indispensable – Very important, so that it is not possible to be without it. (बहुत आवश्‍यक, जिसके बिना काम न चल सके; अपरिहार्य; अनिवार्य)
  - Example: The church has played an indispensable role in the negotiations.
- Peripheral – Something of secondary or minor importance; marginal. (कम महत्वपूर्ण, गौण)
  - Example: She will see their problems as peripheral to her own.
- Secondary – Less important than something else. (कम महत्वपूर्ण, गौण)
  - Example: In some senses, race is secondary to the social importance of this event.
- Subsidiary – Connected with something but less important than it. (किसी से संबंधित परंतु उससे कम महत्व का; गौण)
  - Example: Defence spending is a subsidiary issue in this election.
- Marginal – Minor and not important; not central. (मामूली और महत्वपूर्ण नहीं; केंद्रीय नहीं)
  - Example: In 1914, the submarine was seen as a weapon of marginal importance.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 1.

Additional Information

The synonyms of the word ‘Vital‘ are “Indispensable, Essential, Crucial“.
The antonyms of the word ‘Vital‘ are “Peripheral, Secondary, Marginal“.

87. Directions: Read the passage given below and then answer the given questions. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given phrase in the passage.

Tap into

A. To touch or hit somebody or something quickly and lightly.

B. To fit a device to somebody’s telephone so that his or her calls can be listened to secretly.

C. To draw liquid from a cask, barrel, or other container.

D. To connect one to some network or community.

E. To cut a thread in something to accept a screw.

Solution

The correct answer is ‘To connect one to some network or community.‘

Key Points

The phrase ”Tap into” means To connect one to some network or community. (किसी को किसी नेटवर्क या समुदाय से जोड़ना)
- Example: We are trying to tap into the board game market.
The sixth sentence of the second paragraph says ”Strategies include sponsored content, brand collaborations, influencer takeovers, and affiliate marketing, allowing brands to tap into the influencers; reach and engagement” which means strategies include allowing brands to connect with the influencers for a wider reach.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.

Mistake Points

We may think from the phrase “tap into“ that it is all about touching or hitting somebody or something quickly and lightly.

88. A sentence/ a part of the sentence is underlined. Five alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed. Click the option corresponding to “No improvement.”

My mother gave me an advice when I had failed in my entrance examination.

A. a advice

B. advice

C. the advice

D. many advice

E. No improvement

Solution

The correct answer is ‘advice’.

Key Points

Here in the given sentence ‘an advice’ is used which is wrong.
Advice, baggage, luggage, news, permission, progress, scenery, weather, furniture, knowledge, information, hair, work, evidence, etc are uncountable nouns and hence they will take a singular verb. These nouns will not take article a/ an.
Here in the given sentence article ‘an’ is used before advice which is an uncountable noun, so we need to omit the article ‘an’ from the sentence.

The correct sentence is My mother gave me advice when I had failed in my entrance examination.

89. A sentence/ a part of the sentence is underlined. Five alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed. Click the option corresponding to “No improvement.”

Everyone knows that Gita is the most unique dancer in this school.

A. more unique

B. much unique

C. uniquest

D. a unique

E. No improvement

Solution

The correct answer is ‘a unique’.

Key Points

Here in the given sentence ‘most unique’ is used which is wrong.
Adjectives like interior, exterior, ulterior, major, minor, empty, excellent, circular, extreme, chief, entire, everlasting, ideal, perfect, unique, complete, extreme, etc are not used in the comparative degree or superlative degree.
Example:-
- This is more superior to that.(Wrong)
- This is superior to that.(Correct)
Here in the given sentence, we cannot use ‘most unique’.
So, ‘most unique‘ will be replaced by ‘a unique’.

The correct sentence: Everyone knows that Gita is a unique dancer in this school.

90. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Two decades apart, India again ran into Australia in a World Cup final and the result was the same. In the 2003 edition’s climax at Johannesburg, Ricky Ponting’s men were an ___(1)___ opposition. The latest summit clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium proved no different as Pat Cummins and his men remained equally ___(2)___. In both championships, the force seemed to be with India until the final hurdle. Sourav Ganguly then, Rohit Sharma now, are the anguished captains. The Men in Blue were in terrific form all through this World Cup, the batters and bowlers had this aura of ___(3)___, 10 matches were won on the trot and even Australia was vanquished in the early part of the campaign. To defeat all rivals in a round-robin league phase reflected India’s ___(4)___ but as Australia showed yet again, finals of multi-team ICC events throw up unique challenges. The men from Down Under have now won six World Cups and Cummins, their current skipper, has grown in ___(5)___. Sunday’s final on a sluggish pitch with dry spots affected India’s free-flowing batters. Even if Rohit, Virat Kohli, and K.L. Rahul scored, the others found their timings going ___(6)___. A total of 240 was not enough to test the Australians later at night especially with the dew kicking in.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

A. Abjuring

B. Dumpling

C. Abnegating

D. Overwhelming

E. Criticizing

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Overwhelming.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “In the 2003 edition’s climax at Johannesburg, Ricky Ponting’s men were an ___(1)___ opposition” talks about the Australian team led by Ricky Ponting who was an extremely great or strong opposition in the 2003 World Cup final.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Overwhelming‘.
The word ‘Overwhelming’ means Extremely great or strong. (अत्‍यधिक महान या शक्तिशाली)
- Example: They won an overwhelming victory in the elections.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

The complete passage is- Two decades apart, India again ran into Australia in a World Cup final and the result was the same. In the 2003 edition’s climax at Johannesburg, Ricky Ponting’s men were an overwhelming opposition. The latest summit clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium proved no different as Pat Cummins and his men remained equally indomitable. In both championships, the force seemed to be with India until the final hurdle. Sourav Ganguly then, Rohit Sharma now, are the anguished captains. The Men in Blue were in terrific form all through this World Cup, the batters and bowlers had this aura of invincibility, 10 matches were won on the trot and even Australia was vanquished in the early part of the campaign. To defeat all rivals in a round-robin league phase reflected India’s consistency but as Australia showed yet again, finals of multi-team ICC events throw up unique challenges. The men from Down Under have now won six World Cups and Cummins, their current skipper, has grown in stature. Sunday’s final on a sluggish pitch with dry spots affected India’s free-flowing batters. Even if Rohit, Virat Kohli, and K.L. Rahul scored, the others found their timings going awry. A total of 240 was not enough to test the Australians later at night especially with the dew kicking in.
Additional Information

Let us explore the other options:
- ‘Abjuring‘ means To promise publicly or formally that you will give up or not accept a belief or a way of behaving. (शपथ लेकर त्याग करना, छोड़ने की शपथ लेना)
- ‘Dumpling‘ means A small ball of flour and fat (dough) that is steamed and usually eaten with meat and soup. (आटे की छोटी लोई जिसे भाप से पकाकर प्रायः मांस और सूप के साथ खाया जाता है)
- ‘Abnegating‘ means To renounce or reject something desired or valuable. (त्याग करना, अस्वीकार करना)
- ‘Criticizing‘ means To say what is bad or wrong with somebody or something. (किसी की निंदा या आलोचना करना)

91. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

A. Indomitable

B. Weak

C. Submissive

D. Jeopardy

E. Vigorish

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Indomitable.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “The latest summit clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium proved no different as Pat Cummins and his men remained equally ___(2)___” says that the Australian team led by Pat Cummins in the 2023 World Cup is equally determined and impossible to defeat as the 2003 team.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Indomitable‘.
The word ‘Indomitable‘ means Impossible to defeat or frighten, even in a difficult situation; very brave and determined. (कठिन परिस्थिति में भी अजेय एवं निडर; अदम्‍य)
- Example: She was an indomitable force and always a generous and loyal friend.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Let us explore the other options:
- ‘Weak‘ means Having little strength or energy; not strong. (दुर्बल, कमज़ोर, निर्बल; अशक्त)
- ‘Submissive‘ means Ready to obey other people and do whatever they want. (आज्ञाकारी, नम्र, दब्‍बू)
- ‘Jeopardy‘ means Danger of loss, harm, or failure. (ख़तरा)
- ‘Vigorish‘ means An excessive rate of interest on a loan, typically one from an illegal moneylender. (ऋण पर ब्याज की अत्यधिक दर, आमतौर पर एक अवैध साहूकार से लिया गया ऋण)

92. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

A. Invisible

B. Inability

C. Amiability

D. Hostile

E. Invincibility

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Invincibility.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “The Men in Blue were in terrific form all through this World Cup, the batters and bowlers had this aura of ___(3)___, 10 matches were won on the trot and even Australia was vanquished in the early part of the campaign” talks about the Indian cricket team who were in terrific form all through the 2023 World Cup, the batters and bowlers had the quality of being too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Invincibility‘.
The word ‘Invincibility’ means The quality of being too powerful to be defeated or overcome. (अजेयता, अपराजेयता)
- Example: The victorious army flexes its invincibility.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Let us explore the other options:
- ‘Invisible‘ means Unable to be seen. (जो दिखाई न दे; अदृश्‍य)
- ‘Inability‘ means Lack of ability, power, or skill. (क्षमता, शक्ति या कौशल की न्‍यूनता या अभाव)
- ‘Amiability‘ means The quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner; geniality. (सुशीलता)
- ‘Hostile‘ means Having very strong feelings against somebody or something. (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तु के प्रति अत्‍यंत उग्र भावनाओं वाला; प्रतिकूल भाव)

93. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

A. Emergency

B. Consistency

C. Complacency

D. Diffidence

E. Redundancy

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Consistency.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “To defeat all rivals in a round-robin league phase reflected India’s ___(4)___ but as Australia showed yet again, finals of multi-team ICC events throw up unique challenges” talks about the Indian team’s regularity in defeating all rivals and Australia yet again showed that finals of multi-team ICC events throw up unique challenges.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Consistency‘.
The word ‘Consistency’ means The quality of always having the same standard, opinions, behavior, etc. (किसी मापदंड, सम्‍मति, आचरण आदि के स्‍तर का समान रूप से बने रहने का गुण; सामंजस्‍य)
- Example: It’s about getting that consistency in his performance.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Let us explore the other options:
- ‘Emergency‘ means A serious event that needs immediate action. (संकटकाल, आपातस्थिति, आपातकाल)
- ‘Complacency‘ means A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements. (आत्‍मसंतोष, अति-संतोष)
- ‘Diffidence‘ means Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. (आत्‍मसंशय, आत्‍मविश्‍वासहीनता)
- ‘Redundancy‘ means The state of being not or no longer needed or useful. (बेकारी, फ़ालतू, अतिरिक्त)

94. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

A. Stature

B. Rupture

C. Disrupt

D. Severe

E. Feud

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Stature.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “The men from Down Under have now won six World Cups and Cummins, their current skipper, has grown in ___(5)___” talks about the current captain of the Australian cricket team Cummins who has grown in reputation gained by ability or achievement.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Stature‘.
The word ‘Stature’ means Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement. (योग्‍यता या उपलब्धि के आधार पर अर्जित महत्व और प्रतिष्‍ठा; महत्ता)
- Example: During that time he has gained in stature and confidence considerably.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Let us explore the other options:
- ‘Rupture‘ means A sudden bursting or breaking. (अचानक हुआ विस्‍फोट, फटन या दरार)
- ‘Disrupt‘ means To stop something happening as or when it should. (विघ्‍न पैदा करना, विघटन करना)
- ‘Severe‘ means Extremely bad or serious. (बहुत कठिन, कष्‍टप्रद या गंभीर)
- ‘Feud‘ means A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. (दो व्‍यक्तियों या व्‍यक्ति-समूहों के बीच लंबे समय तक चलने वाला झगड़ा; पुश्‍तैनी रंजिश)

95. Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 6.

A. Consistent

B. Aligned

C. Awry

D. Contented

E. Jovial

Solution

The correct answer is ‘Awry.‘

Key Points

The given sentence “Even if Rohit, Virat Kohli, and K.L. Rahul scored, the others found their timings going ___(6)___” talks about players other than Rohit, Virat Kohli, and K.L. Rahul who found their timings going wrong, not in the way that was planned in the 2023 World Cup final.
Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is ‘Awry‘.
The word ‘Awry’ means Wrong, not in the way that was planned; untidy. (ग़लत, गड़बड़; उलटा-पुलटा, अव्‍यवस्थित)
- Example: The slightest off-key note and the whole story can go awry.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Let us explore the other options:
- ‘Consistent‘ means Always having the same opinions, standards, behavior, etc.; not changing. (विचार, मापदंड आचरण आदि का सदैव एक सा होना; अपरिवर्तनीय)
- ‘Aligned‘ means To come together in agreement or alliance. (समझौते या गठबंधन में एक साथ आना)
- ‘Contented‘ means Happy or satisfied. (प्रसन्‍न या संतुष्‍ट)
- ‘Jovial‘ means Happy and friendly. (प्रसन्‍न और मित्रवत)

96. The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. fossil fuel combustion produces

B. greenhouse gases that enhance

C. trap the heat

D. the atmospheric absorption of

E. infrared radiation (heat energy) and

A. DECAB

B. CEDAB

C. DEABC

D. ABDEC

E. BACDE

Solution

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ABDEC.

Key Points

First is A as it establishes the subject i.e. fossil fuel combustion. A should be used as the opening segment to form a meaningful sentence.
Next is B as it tells what is produced by the combustion of fossil fuels.
D follows B as it tells what the greenhouse gases enhance.
Next is E as it tells what is absorbed i.e. infrared radiation.
Last is C as it contextually follows E.

Correct sentence- Fossil fuel combustion produces greenhouse gases that enhance the atmospheric absorption of infrared radiation (heat energy) and trap the heat.

97. The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. people recover

B. from psychological trauma or

C. physical injury, according to

D. preliminary evidence

E. dancing may help

A. CDABE

B. BECDA

C. EABCD

D. BCDEA

E. CDEAB

Solution

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. EABCD.

Explanation

First is E as it establishes the subject i.e. dancing. E is the only opening segment that can form a meaningful and correct sentence.
Next is A as it tells ‘who’ benefits from dancing.
B follows A as it mentions what people can recover from with the help of dancing.
Next is C as it elaborates B.
Last is D as it tells what the statement/finding is based on.

Correct sentence- Dancing may help people recover from psychological trauma or physical injury, according to preliminary evidence.

98. The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. the Earth’s

B. climate response

C. scientists have

D. their understanding of

E. dramatically improved

A. DECAB

B. CEDAB

C. BCDEA

D. ABCDE

E. CDABE

Solution

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. CEDAB.Key Points

First is C as it establishes the subject i.e. scientists. C is the only opening segment that can form a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.
Next is E as it contextually follows E by stating what these scientists have done i.e. they have dramatically improved something.
D follows E as it tells what the scientists have improved i.e. their understanding of something.
Next is A as it tells what this understanding is related to.
Last is B as it elaborates A.

Therefore, the correct answer is CEDAB.

Correct sentence– Scientists have dramatically improved their understanding of the Earth’s climate response.

99. The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. directly related to

B. unlike the movements

C. work, travel, or survival

D. dance movements are not

E. performed in everyday living,

A. BEDAC

B. DCABE

C. ABDEC

D. CDABE

E. CABDE

Solution

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. BEDAC.

Key Points

First is B as it establishes the subject i.e. the movements. B is the only opener that can form a meaningful sentence.
Next is E as it tells which movements are referred to in B.
D follows E as it further tells which movements are compared to the movements in daily life i.e. dance movements.
Next is A as it contextually follows D.
Last is C as it tells the things dance movements are not related to.

Correct sentence- Unlike the movements performed in everyday living, dance movements are not directly related to work, travel, or survival.

100. The question below contains five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.

A. in dance, the connection between

B. without the other

C. the two concepts of the art of dance is stronger than

D. neither can exist

E. in some other arts, and

A. CABED

B. ABCED

C. ACEDB

D. DEACB

E. BDCEA

Solution

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ACEDB.

Explanation

First is A as it establishes the subject i.e. dance. A is the only opener that can form a meaningful sentence.
Next is C as A ends with ‘between’ and C logically follows A.
E follows C as C ends with ‘than‘ and E makes a comparison between dance and some other arts.
Next is D as E ends with ‘and‘ and D further elaborates on the ‘two concepts’.
Last is B as it contextually follows D.

Correct sentence- In dance, the connection between the two concepts of the art of dance is stronger than in some other arts, and neither can exist without the other.

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